Evenin'.
What a great story. Like how you have put the guys into the situations they never really wanted, and now have to figure out how and when to free themselves and get together. They realize it, but haven't figured it out, yet.
Like how you've given Ennis a good job and a chance to prove himself, rather than remaining a ranchhand forever. He's sharp, and not all learning is from books.
Also like how you wove the reunion scene from the OS into your story. But in the graveyard?! Wonder what the Breckinridge family thought about that!!
The weekend at the Twist Ranch will be very interesting, i'm sure. Hope the guys get to take a lo-o-o-ong ride around the property...with a stop somewhere to get "re-acquainted".
Thanks for this story. Don't be nervous any more; you have a very good sense of dialogue, the guys sound so natural when they're talking to each other. Keep up the good work. Will watch for more.